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Shift Lock Solenoid Replacement

REMOVAL
1. Remove center console.
2. Remove carpet from transmission tunnel.





3. Remove 2 screws securing relay panel.
4. Retain 2 center console screw brackets and spacers.
5. Release connector J1962 from bracket on tunnel cover and move relay panel aside to gain access to tunnel cover top fixings.





6. Remove 15 screws securing tunnel cover.
7. Release and remove tunnel cover.
8. Disconnect shiftlock solenoid multiplug.





9. Remove 4 bolts and release solenoid cover from transfer box.
10. Remove solenoid and washer.
11. Clean joint sealant from mating faces.

INSTALLATION
12. Apply Hylosil or equivalent sealant to mating faces.
13. Install solenoid. Ensure solenoid multiplug lead is located in cover recess.
14. Secure solenoid cover to transfer box. Tighten bolts to 9 Nm (84 inch lbs.).
15. Connect solenoid multiplug.
16. Install tunnel cover.
17. Secure connector J1962 to bracket on tunnel cover.
18. Position center console screw bracket and spacers and install relay panel.
19. Install tunnel carpet.
20. Install center console.
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